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Basic Spring Engineering
In this article we provide you a basic outline of how engineering is used in the field. It will help you to better understand how the garage door works and how to better complete the job.
SSC Celebrates 60 years in business!
SSC Celebrates 60th Anniversary
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What is MyQ?
Access your garage door anytime with LiftMaster’s free smart-garage app: myQ®. With real-time notifications, programmable presets, access sharing, and smart-home integration, myQ makes it easier than ever to keep your garage safe and secure.
5 LOW HEADROOM SOLUTIONS FOR GARAGE DOORS
5 Low Headroom Solutions For Garage Doors
Many modern houses have living spaces above the garage which limits the space available for the garage door to travel. There are several options to help solve headroom issues. In this post, we go over some of those options.
Swing Gate Opener Installation
How to Install a LiftMaster Residential Swing Gate Operator
In this guide, we will review how to install a residential swing gate operator. We are confident that this guide will help you be a better installer and provide better customer service and value to your customers.
Common Terms
Common Garage Door Terms to Know For Dealer and Installers
At SSC we want to help you get familiar with some of the numerous industry specific terms and definitions that you as a dealer/installer will need to know in the field. This glossary of terms will be looking at the most common terms you would use on a daily basis.
Garage Door Spring Wire Types Guide
At Service Spring Corp it is our goal to help you provide the best service and value to your customers. That is why we have put together this simple guide for understanding the different types of garage door spring wire types and the purpose of each. In this guide we will look at 4 types of spring wire, oil tempered, hard drawn, galvanized and square.
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DASMA Color Codes for Garage Door Springs
When you look closely at garage door torsion or extension springs, you’ve likely noticed the colorful paint that is used to differentiate springs the overhead door industry. DASMA has created the industry standard for color-coding springs.
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Introduction to Counterbalance Assembly
The counterbalance assembly does the heavy lifting of any garage door. Without it, the garage door is dead weight. The main components of the counterbalance assembly are the springs, drums, cables and cones, shaft, center and end bearing plates.

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